The Diocese of Vico Equense (Latin: Dioecesis Vicanus Aequensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the coastal town of

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History

*1050: Established as Diocese of Vico Equense from the Diocese of Sorrento (other sources say the 7th century) *1818 Jun 28: Suppressed to the Archdiocese of Sorrento *1968: Restored as Titular Episcopal See of Vico Equense

Ordinaries

Diocese of Vico Equense

''Latin name: Vicanus Aequensis''
''Metropolitan:

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Paolo Regio Paolo Regio (1545–1607) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Vico Equense (1583–1607).

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